as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
the messenger was confronted with a hedge of spears held aloft by the castle guards
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1
as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
kept hedging whenever asked for an opinion on the matter
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2
as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the prison was hedged by a high stone wall
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Recent Examples of hedge
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 June 2025
That Donald Trump tariffs are basically inflationary have money managers looking for hedges and the classic for that is precious metals.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
Just as central banks are hedging their dollar exposure with gold and foreign assets, individuals and households may want to do the same.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Noun
The hedge ratio for Japanese life insurers is about 44%, according to Nomura.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 June 2025
That Donald Trump tariffs are basically inflationary have money managers looking for hedges and the classic for that is precious metals.
—John Navin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Verb
Others benefit from having to hedge between China and the United States.
—Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025
Just as central banks are hedging their dollar exposure with gold and foreign assets, individuals and households may want to do the same.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hedge
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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There are likely some teams on the fence, like the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox, who would trade expiring veterans for a pitcher like Miller.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Cats are very much creatures of habit and many are very comfortable inside the protective (and solid) walls of their home.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The firm isn’t afraid to add dramatic touches such as bold accent walls and sculptural lighting.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
Verb
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But the humble protein powerhouse has never seemed to be able to shake the bad reputation.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But in that time of rounding corners only to find another door closed, my relentless hopefulness had finally been shaken.—
Kelsey Cox,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The Texas Twist is the longest slide in the park, with twisty, enclosed turns for single riders.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Long haul flights that enclosed us in high pressure air cabins result in exposure to dry, recycled air.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Others have built barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Fire containment Understanding what 30% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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“Hedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hedge. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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